Service Manual

10.6
STEERING / SUSPENSION
STEERING (EPS MODELS)
Upper Steering Post Removal
1. Remove the front rack and front cover (see Chapter 9).
2. Remove the upper and lower headlight pods from the
handlebar bracket (see Chapter 9).
IMPORTANT: Take note of all vent line, wire harness
and throttle cable routing for reassembly purposes.
3. Remove the (4) fasteners retaining the handlebar bracket
and block to the steering post.
4. Carefully remove the handlebar assembly from the steering
post and place it on the front cab.
IMPORTANT: Take care not to bend the throttle cable
or brake line while the handlebar is removed.
5. Remove the bolt retaining the upper steering post to the
power steering unit.
6. Remove the (2) fasteners retaining the upper steering post
bushing bracket.
7. Lift the upper steering post up from the power steering unit
remove it from the chassis.
Upper Steering Post Installation
1. Reverse the “Upper Steering Post Removal” procedure to
reinstall the steering post.
2. Apply anti-seize to the shaft splines to aid assembly.
3. Align the mark on the upper steering post with the skip
tooth spline on the upper power steering shaft upon
installation.
4. Refer to “Steering Exploded View (EPS Models)” for
torque values.
Remove
CAUTION
Striking the steering post can permanently
damage the EPS unit and cause
a Power Steering Fault.
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